Ode to Angel Oak

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awesome subject, well presented haiku.

Re: Ode to Angel Oak (Score: 1 ) by WordLover on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 (07:22:38)

Thank you so much for your very kind words. Seeing this sight in person is truly an experience - hard to believe it's real, it is soooo massive. Thanks for taking time to read.

Sandy


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it looks like sleepy hollow was made here. oooooooowhooooo, ooohhhwwwoooooooooo,

Re: Ode to Angel Oak (Score: 1 ) by WordLover on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 (07:24:24)

dear alana, it would be the perfect setting for Sleepy Hollow indeed! This area of the country John's Island, very near Charleston, is one of the most beautiful areas of the country I believe - and seeing this oak (God's Oak) some call it, is an amazing experience. Thanks so much for taking time to comment.

Sandy


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Sandy, this is a beautiful Haiku. It has made it all the more meaninful to me since I took your suggestion and googled the Oak. I absolutely LOVE the Lowcountry area of S.C.. We've stayed out on Hunting Island on cabin road a few times and while there we always explore up and down the coast line. However I didn't knew about this wondrous tree then, so I missed the opportunity. Your poem and the photos of this magnificent old live oak have made me swear to myself that I am going in the next few years. I want to thank you for your meaningful Haiku and your suggestion. I really felt an emotional connection with that tree! Probably lived there in another life and my beaux proposed or did something of a romantic nature under it! Lovely!!! and thanks! In my favorites!

Re: Ode to Angel Oak (Score: 1 ) by WordLover on Thursday, August 18, 2011 (01:23:39)

Julie, your comments just made my night! Thanks so much. I live in Virginia Beach, but every summer for the past 5 years we have taken a vacation to a little place about 7 miles from Charleston, SC called Folly Beach, SC. Beautiful, small, a bit rustic - a perfect little "untouristy" beach town. John's Island is very close to Folly Beach and that's how we first discovered this amazing tree. You can see her, up close and personal, for a very nominal fee - they allow pictures, but you are not allowed to actually touch any of the branches because of the age, etc. Perhaps it's the many old, gorgeous mansions and overall southern quaintness of South Carolina that makes it so special, but whatever it is, I agree you can hear the history of that place whispering in the winds there. I'm a die-hard Virginian, but SC definitely holds a special place in my heart. It's so nice to hear that this beautiful tree evoked that same kind of feelings for you. Thanks SO much for sharing your thoughts. Sandy


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I will look at it Sandy...I love old living things...great ku.
Cheers...Harry

Re: Ode to Angel Oak (Score: 1 ) by WordLover on Sunday, September 04, 2011 (08:19:28)

Harry, it is really awe-inspiring when you see it in person, however, just google it and you can get an idea of it's massive size. A true wonder! Thanks, as always, Harry.

Sandy


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Wow Sandy. Just googled it. nI love trees, so glad you told me about it. It's amazing. I live in what once was Sherwood forest, home to Robin hood. We have a tree of out own over 1,00 years old, but in a poor state. It's known as Robin hoods tree. They say he hid in it. Love this short but sweet poem. Thanks for posting. Take care. Love and best wishes. Pete. A 10 and a heart straight from mibne so there.

Re: Ode to Angel Oak (Score: 1 ) by WordLover on Friday, January 20, 2012 (17:34:53)

thanks Pete, sorry for the late response, but I just saw it today! Sandy


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I too, have seen this oak, and it is nothing short of awesome, in the full sense of the word. You've captured it perfectly.

Re: Ode to Angel Oak (Score: 1 ) by WordLover on Friday, January 20, 2012 (17:36:24)

Thank you so much for your kind comments. You are so right, just seeing it in pictures doesn't do it justice - you have to be there to really see it's incredible beauty. Thanks again.

Sandy


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If I gasp at the "wonder" angel oak I hope it don't take my breath away like this divine piece o' ku. I'm on oxygen! Cain't take all this breathtakin' stuff. Beautifully done.

wabl
kenmoore
cowboypoet

Re: Ode to Angel Oak (Score: 1 ) by WordLover on Friday, January 20, 2012 (17:37:33)

Oh thanks so much Ken! Seeing this magnificent tree in person is beyond description really - it is overwhelming in size and beauty. Thanks for checking this out!
Sandy


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Re: Ode to Angel Oak (Score: 1 ) by kenmoorecowboypoet on Friday, January 20, 2012 (17:44:02)

I went 'n' saw that Live Oak of wonder 'n' testify it takes the breath just lookin' 'n' I'll be in person ya do gasp. Ya did it proud in yer write.

wabl
kenmoore
cowboy


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